General Information
Revision date
2010-04-06
Product name
POLYSWELL
Chemical name
Acrylamide polymer or copolymer
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Drilling fluid additive
supplier name
M-I HDD MINING & WATERWELL
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Company Information
company name
Drilling fluid additive
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Caution! May cause mechanical irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Long term inhalation of particulates may cause lung damage. Canadian Classification: UN PIN No: Not regulated. WHMIS Class: Not a controlled product. Physical State: Powder, dust. Color: White Odor: Odorless
Potential health effects
Acute Effects Eye Contact: May cause mechanical irritation Skin Contact: May cause mechanical irritation. Inhalation: May cause mechanical irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested. Acute Effects Note: This product may release ammonia or amines when heated or exposed to high pH. Ammonia is a severe eye, skin and respiratory irritant. Ammonia has a very strong odor and can be detected at levels as low as 5 ppm. Many amines are also eye, skin and respiratory irritants. Carcinogenicity & Chronic See Section 11 - Toxicological Information. Effects:
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. Dermal (skin) contact. Inhalation. Target Organs/Medical Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System. Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:
